Grade II listed · Braintree

Drinking Fountain in Front of Number 3 Fountain Terrace

Drinking Fountain in Front of Number 3 Fountain Terrace is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 17 May 1985. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 72% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDrinking Fountain in Front of Number 3 Fountain Terrace
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1337785
Date first listed17 May 1985
Local planning authorityBraintree
Location51.94791, 0.43911 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1337785

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Drinking Fountain in Front of Number 3 Fountain Terrace

NameGradeDistance
Fountain TerraceII17 m
CottesbrookII26 m
King'S HouseII28 m
Brook HouseII52 m
6, 7 and 8, Brook StreetII*62 m
Serjeant Bendlowes CottageII77 m
The White HartII78 m
White Hart HouseII83 m
The FirsII100 m
Cottage Between Tudor Cottage and Markswood Gallery Markswood Gallery Tudor CottageII104 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Drinking Fountain in Front of Number 3 Fountain Terrace listed?
Yes. Drinking Fountain in Front of Number 3 Fountain Terrace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1337785, first listed on 17 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Drinking Fountain in Front of Number 3 Fountain Terrace?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Braintree, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.